"If you sometimes get discouraged, consider this fellow. He dropped out of grade school. Ran a country store. Went broke. Took 15 years to pay off his bills. Took a wife. Unhappy marriage. Ran for House. Lost twice. Ran for Senate. Lost twice. Delivered speech that became a classic. Audience indifferent. Attacked daily by the press and despised by half the country. Despite all this, imagine how many people all over the world have been inspired by this awkward, rumpled, brooding man who signed his name simply, A. Lincoln." (Wall Street Journal.) 'It is important to know, when you feel down, that many others do also and that their circumstances are generally much worse than yours. And it's important to know that when one of us is down, it becomes the obligation of his friends to give him a lift. I hope that each of us will cultivate a sensitivity toward the feelings of others, and when encouragement is needed, make an effort to extend it. Be a friend, and you will have a friend. God be thanked for wonderful friends.'
I can't begin to count the number of times wonderful friends have lifted us and given us the encouragement we need. Brent and I have truly been blessed with wonderful friends!
Thanks for leaving a comment! I didn't know you had a blog, so it's been fun to catch up on your life. First off... I LOVE LOVE LOVE your spring blocks and pin cushions. It makes me miss my mom. (My mom and dad are in Africa serving a mission.) Second... way cool about Bailey getting his mission call! And to Africa of all places. He also gets to learn French. What an awesome experience he is going to have. Finally (I have a lot to say) I want to see some pics. of your addition.
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P.S. Great minds think alike... we have the same blog background.